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How to Boil an Egg

One of the most versatile ingredients used in cooking, eggs are also great just on their own. Because of its high protein content, a boiledegg on toast is a great way to kick off your day. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to boil your egg, soft or hard, to perfection.

Place a raw egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

Cook on medium heat until boiling.

Lower heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes for a soft boiled egg, 4-6 minutes for a medium boiled egg or 10-12 minutes for a hard boiled egg.

Remove egg with a spoon and run cold water over it before peeling.

Keep in mind that that overcooking an egg can cause a green ring to appear around the yolk because of iron and sulfur content. This won’t affect the taste, but it will reduce the protein content.